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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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